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In The News
-Latest weather: Heavy rains moves in overnight, high of 46 today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester pub facing violations for 19 counts of underage drinking during March trivia night
+6:00: Police investigating bomb threat called into Worcester Islamic Center
+6:00: Worcester man arrested for highway carjacking, kidnapping
+6:00: Worcester life sciences industry outpacing available space, panel says
+6:00: The 5 newest Worcester houses to hit the market
+6:00: Runaways singer Cherie Currie to headline MusicCons in Boxborough
+Noon: Five Things to Do: St Luke Passion, Eric Clapton tribute and more ....
+Noon: 14-year-old driver involved in rollover crash in Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 7th
+Noon: Radio Worcester (15:03): City Councilor George Russell talks City Manager, Community Preservation Act and strong mayor
+Noon: WPI announces members of search committee for new president
+Noon: "Not Broken": Michael Kane & the Morning Afters on rise with new album
-Police investigate rollover crash on Pleasant Street in Worcester
-Auburn man pleads guilty to child pornography charges
-Updated list of children missing from the Worcester area
-Worcester man continues to call on city for help cleaning up neighborhood
-Preservation Worcester to buy Salisbury House in HQ expansion
-Worcester police launch new investigative team for known offenders in high risk areas
-Worcester schools open bid for uniformed unarmed guards at high schools, middle schools
-Worcester appoints acting city manager amid search for permanent replacement to Ed Augustus
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (15:44): City manager, CPA & boards and commissions
-Bill Shaner: City manager "search" update, Starbucks unionizing, and other notes
-Beacon Hill Chat No. 338 (28:30): Maria Mossaides & Audrey Smolkin
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Last Call with Jessica Hopkins, the face of Faces of Worcester
-Bad Advice: Miscalculation can leave Green Thumb with blood on his/her hands
-MOVIES: Leicester native's "The Investigators" set for Massachusetts Independent Film Festival
-Acclaimed "Execution" set for MassIFF screening at WCUW
-Residents in heart of Worcester drawn by sense of culture and community
-Worcester raises Pride flag over City Hall in response to calls for removal of the flag at Nativity School
-DPW Commissioner asks residents to make way for street sweepers
-Here's where the city will be street sweeping today
-Tribute to an 18-year-old from Worcester who succumbed to his lifelong battle with kidney disease
-ICYMI: New bakery opens on Grafton Hill in Worcester
-Auburn man wins $1 million on scratch ticket
-Worcester man indicted in apparent road rage shooting of 77-year-old man on Route 20
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body found inside Fitchburg park, DA says
-Shrewsbury police write 62 tickets in first week of crosswalk enforcement
-Food Truck Thursdays are back in Shrewsbury starting next week
-Grafton Select Board: CPC members "unprofessional," may face removal
-South Grafton Elementary playground named for retiring principal
-Volunteers sought as Community Harvest Project prepares for its 20th season
-Former Brimfield officer drops federal discrimination suit
-SPORTS: Celtics rout Chicago for 50th win
-Red Sox' Opening Day postponed to Friday
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sale
-WooSox beat Jacksonville, 7-6
-Railers beat Maine, 4-3
-CARS: Come see David at Bertera Nissan. He will make you happy! (3:50)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
-NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: U.S. targets Putin’s daughters, Russian banks in new sanctions
-Asteroid the size of a house flies by Earth, creating "precious" opportunity for scientists
-Big changes are coming to your 401(k). Here’s what you need to know
-Tragic: Toddler shot dead by cop during hostage situation in Kansas
-NEW ENGLAND: Superintendent on leave after arrest over lies about text threats
-BUSINESS: Mass. ranked among best states for working from home
-People's United Bank, with $1 billion in Central Mass. deposits, acquired by M&T Bank
-COLLEGES: Anna Maria announces multipurpose athletic and baseball field
-UMass Medical School study finds way to reduce ER visits and asthma-related hospital admissions among children
-SHOPPING: $2,000 back on select GE Profile™ appliance packages from Sclamo's
-HOMES: 3 open houses to scope in Worcester
-FOOD: Raw oysters sent to Mass. may be linked to norovirus outbreak, FDA says
-HEALTH: Study says more young adults receiving prescriptions for anxiety meds than ever before
-CELEBRITY: Academy moves up meeting to decide on Will Smith sanctions
-HISTORY: A brief history of the El Morocco in Worcester
-ANIMALS: Some animal welfare groups in Mass. waive fees to adopt small pets this weekend
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman celebrates 100th birthday with 101-year-old brother
-Meanwhile, in seems fish can do math – just like humans, according to new research
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-Order Pickers 2nd shift in Auburn
-Parking Attendant (Hiring Bonus!!) in Worcester
-Multiple Warehouse Opportunities at Imperial Distributors
-Beer Garden, Worcester
-Motor Equipment Repairmen, Worcester DPW&P
-Line cooks, servers & bartenders at Worcester restaurant
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-A new strain has been detected – Here's what doctors are saying about it
-Free vaccinations and boosters 10-3 today in Downtown Worcester
-Why should I get a second booster?
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School-led study finds free at-home tests may have significantly reduced the number of cases during the fall
-Mass. reports 1,296 new cases, 3 additional deaths
-Why the BA.2 variant — the dominant strain in the U.S. — hasn't shown signs of a surge
-Long COVID may remain a chronic condition for millions
-U.S. experts wrestle with how to update vaccines
In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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